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Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.\r\nBase pay range $150,000.00/yr - $175,000.00/yr\r\nKorn Ferry has partnered with our client on their search for a Controller.\r\nCompany Overview\r\nOur client is a key business unit within a publicly traded global manufacturing company with 12 sites and approximately 3,000 employees worldwide\r\nLocated in the Greater Houston area, this division specializes in advanced manufacturing and was recently acquired as part of the parent company's expansion strategy in the electronics space\r\nThe business is undergoing rapid growth — increasing from $60M to a projected $130M in revenue over the next two years\r\nIts international sister company, based in India, focuses on grid technology, and both entities are expected to double in size as part of a broader global growth plan\r\nThe Houston-based team operates in a young, casual, and collaborative environment, blending the culture of a mid-sized, family-style company with the standards of a publicly traded firm\r\nThe company is preparing to transition to a new consolidated facility within 18 months (less than 12 miles from the current location) as it scales operations\r\nRole Summary\r\nTitle: Controller – Electronics Division\r\nReports to: Global VP of Finance\r\nFull ownership of general ledger and all accounting operations for the Houston-based business unit\r\nLeads all aspects of financial close, consolidations, reporting, and compliance with US GAAP and internal policies\r\nOversees AR, AP, inventory accounting, cash management, tax compliance, and intercompany reconciliations\r\nPlays a key leadership role in process improvement, system transitions (including ERP upgrades), and establishing standard work\r\nActs as a strategic partner to FP&A and operations teams and ensures timely and accurate delivery of financial data to executive leadership\r\nWill manage 4 direct reports initially (including AR, AP, and a Senior Accountant) with plans to grow the team\r\nTeam Structure\r\nReports to Global VP of Finance\r\nWill engage directly with senior leadership, including VP and President of the division\r\nManages a small but quickly growing team and will be critical to leadership integration as the company scales\r\nExpected to be both hands-on and strategic — someone who can coach, execute, and lead simultaneously\r\nIdeal Candidate Profile\r\nBachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or Master's degree strongly preferred\r\nMinimum 10+ years of experience in accounting leadership, with at least 5+ years in a manufacturing, multi-site, and multi-national environment\r\nStrong knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, and operational accounting\r\nPublic company experience is a major plus\r\nCost accounting experience is highly valuable, especially for someone familiar with high-volume manufacturing\r\nDemonstrated success in implementing and standardizing systems and processes across functions\r\nERP experience required — Oracle and PowerBI are strong pluses\r\nMust be adaptable, detail-oriented, and process-driven with strong interpersonal and mentoring skills\r\nNeeds to be both a \"doer\" and a coach — able to dive into the work while developing others\r\nInterview Process\r\nRound 1: Global VP of Finance\r\nRound 2 & 3: Divisional VP and President\r\nBonus: 20% (80% based on divisional performance, 20% based on individual performance)\r\nEquity/Stock Purchase Plan and comprehensive benefits\r\nSchedule: Starts fully in-office, with flexibility to transition to a hybrid schedule (3/2 or 4/1 split) as onboarding and integration progress\r\nSome domestic travel to company headquarters for leadership team meetings\r\nSE# 510732171\r\nSeniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level\r\nEmployment type Employment type Full-time\r\nJob function Job function Finance and Accounting/Auditing\r\nIndustries Computers and Electronics Manufacturing\r\nReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Korn Ferry by 2x\r\nSign in to set job alerts for \"Financial Controller\" roles. 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Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.\r\nBase pay range $150,000.00/yr - $175,000.00/yr\r\nKorn Ferry has partnered with our client on their search for a Controller.\r\nCompany Overview\r\nOur client is a key business unit within a publicly traded global manufacturing company with 12 sites and approximately 3,000 employees worldwide\r\nLocated in the Greater Houston area, this division specializes in advanced manufacturing and was recently acquired as part of the parent company's expansion strategy in the electronics space\r\nThe business is undergoing rapid growth — increasing from $60M to a projected $130M in revenue over the next two years\r\nIts international sister company, based in India, focuses on grid technology, and both entities are expected to double in size as part of a broader global growth plan\r\nThe Houston-based team operates in a young, casual, and collaborative environment, blending the culture of a mid-sized, family-style company with the standards of a publicly traded firm\r\nThe company is preparing to transition to a new consolidated facility within 18 months (less than 12 miles from the current location) as it scales operations\r\nRole Summary\r\nTitle: Controller – Electronics Division\r\nReports to: Global VP of Finance\r\nFull ownership of general ledger and all accounting operations for the Houston-based business unit\r\nLeads all aspects of financial close, consolidations, reporting, and compliance with US GAAP and internal policies\r\nOversees AR, AP, inventory accounting, cash management, tax compliance, and intercompany reconciliations\r\nPlays a key leadership role in process improvement, system transitions (including ERP upgrades), and establishing standard work\r\nActs as a strategic partner to FP&A and operations teams and ensures timely and accurate delivery of financial data to executive leadership\r\nWill manage 4 direct reports initially (including AR, AP, and a Senior Accountant) with plans to grow the team\r\nTeam Structure\r\nReports to Global VP of Finance\r\nWill engage directly with senior leadership, including VP and President of the division\r\nManages a small but quickly growing team and will be critical to leadership integration as the company scales\r\nExpected to be both hands-on and strategic — someone who can coach, execute, and lead simultaneously\r\nIdeal Candidate Profile\r\nBachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or Master's degree strongly preferred\r\nMinimum 10+ years of experience in accounting leadership, with at least 5+ years in a manufacturing, multi-site, and multi-national environment\r\nStrong knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, and operational accounting\r\nPublic company experience is a major plus\r\nCost accounting experience is highly valuable, especially for someone familiar with high-volume manufacturing\r\nDemonstrated success in implementing and standardizing systems and processes across functions\r\nERP experience required — Oracle and PowerBI are strong pluses\r\nMust be adaptable, detail-oriented, and process-driven with strong interpersonal and mentoring skills\r\nNeeds to be both a \"doer\" and a coach — able to dive into the work while developing others\r\nInterview Process\r\nRound 1: Global VP of Finance\r\nRound 2 & 3: Divisional VP and President\r\nBonus: 20% (80% based on divisional performance, 20% based on individual performance)\r\nEquity/Stock Purchase Plan and comprehensive benefits\r\nSchedule: Starts fully in-office, with flexibility to transition to a hybrid schedule (3/2 or 4/1 split) as onboarding and integration progress\r\nSome domestic travel to company headquarters for leadership team meetings\r\nSE# 510732171\r\nSeniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level\r\nEmployment type Employment type Full-time\r\nJob function Job function Finance and Accounting/Auditing\r\nIndustries Computers and Electronics Manufacturing\r\nReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Korn Ferry by 2x\r\nSign in to set job alerts for \"Financial Controller\" roles. 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